Jersey County, IL

Living in Jersey County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 45
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 64
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Schools 28
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Residents

22k Population -995 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$480 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas25%
Utility gas44%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jersey County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Jersey County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 2 5
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jersey County

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding58
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jersey County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jersey County, IL

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Evangelical School
14 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Jersey County, IL

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Principia College
9 miles, S
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Lindenwood University
22 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jersey County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Jersey County, IL

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